Squirrel King (Genesis)

This page details pre-release information and/or media for Squirrel King (Genesis).

Super Mario World Version#

The box art includes multiple screenshots worthy of note.

Stage 6 (2-3)#

Prerelease	Final

• A hit ? block on the left is present, along with 3 tiles on the left platform.
• The background scrolling was modified to where the bowser painting does not show up in this part of the stage.
• The HUD doesn't contain the number of fireballs each player has and Luigi's icon is on the left side of his health bar.

Prerelease	Final (Stage 6)	Final (Bowser Arena)

• Bowser is present at the end of stage instead of a separate area.
• An axe and chain connected to the bridge are present.
• The brick block line is 1 tile longer.
• The bridge is fully assembled.
• Luigi has a proper green balloon and is positioned on his hand rather than his head.
• Luigi is also at the bottom of the stage with a balloon, which is not possible in the final.

Stage 1 (1-1)#

Prerelease	Final

• The background scrolling is different, the multiple clouds was changed to be at the start rather than middle of the level.
• The background pattern was changed to not have the hill at the bottom left of the cloud formation.

Prerelease	Final

• The green Koopa was in place of the red Para-Koopa.

Stage 3 (1-3)#

Prerelease	Final

• The stage still resembled "Pay a Visit to Grotto" from Squirrel King before being turned into a castle level.
• Luigi's head was moved to the right side of the health bar, but the fireball counter is still absent.

Stage 15 (6-2)#

Prerelease	Final

• The background did not scroll vertically.
• 3 gems were present in this part of the stage.
• The fireball sprite is different.